AARP Virginia is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Andrus Award for Community Service

AARP Virginia is now accepting nominations for its 2025  Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Virginians age 50 and older who are sharing their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. 
“AARP Virginia is excited to shine a light on Virginians age 50-pluswho are using what they’ve learned in life to make a difference in the lives of those around them,” said AARP State Director Jim Dau
Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Virginia based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, reflected AARP’s vision and mission and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in early fall.
AARP Virginia Andrus Award for Community Service nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Nominee must be 50 years old or older.
• The achievements, accomplishments or service on which the nomination is based must have been performed on a volunteer basis, without pay.  Volunteers receiving small stipends to cover the costs associated with the volunteer activity are eligible.
• The achievements, accomplishments or service on which the nomination is based must reflect AARP’s vision and purpose.
• The achievements, accomplishments or service on which the nomination is based must be replicable and provide inspiration for others to volunteer.
• Partisan political achievements, accomplishments or service may not be considered.
• Couples or partners who perform service together are also eligible; however, teams are not eligible.
• Previous Andrus Award recipients are not eligible.
• Volunteers serving on the Andrus Award selection committee are not eligible.
• AARP staff members are not eligible.
• This is not a posthumous award.

Please visit: www.aarp.org/andrus for more information and a nomination form.  The application deadline is July 15.
The AARP Andrus Award for Community Service is an annual awards program developed to honor individuals whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society. Last year, AARP recognized 49 outstanding individuals and couples from around the country.
With 1 million members in Virginia, AARP is the largest organization working on behalf of people age 50-plus and their families in the Commonwealth.
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